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Category Archives: Refurbishments
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com
Current
- Main Street Opera House (Disneyland) closed through 12/16/09 to re-install Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. A portion of the lobby is open and Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years can be viewed on a small screen.
- Orange Stinger (DCA) closed through 4/28/10 for refurbishment. It will re-open as Silly Symphonies Swings.
- Corn Dog Castle (DCA) closed through 3/24/11 due to construction in the area. Corn dogs are currently available at the Countiful Valley Farmer’s Market.
Upcoming
- Grizzly River Run Challenge (DCA) closed 1/4/10 – 1/8/10 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 1/12/10 to remove the holiday overlay.
- Haunted Mansion (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 1/14/10 to remove the holiday overlay.
- The Golden Horseshoe Stage (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 1/14/10 for refurbishment.
- Starcade (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 2/1/10 for refurbishment.
- Main Street Cinema (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 2/4/10 for refurbishment.
- Corn Dog Wagon (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/4/10 for refurbishment.
- Tomorrowland Terrace (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/4/10 for refurbishment.
- Rivers of America (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/4/10 for a major refurbishment. All attractions requiring the use of the river will also be closed.
- Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Tom Sawyer Island (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Sailing Ship Columbia (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/6/10 for refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed 1/4/10 – 5/14/10 for refurbishment.
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed 1/11/10 – 2/19/10 for refurbishment.
- “it’s a small world” (Disneyland) closed 1/18/10 – 1/28/10 for removal of the holiday overlay.
- It’s Tough to be a Bug (DCA) closed 1/20/10 – 1/21/10 for refurbishment.
- Francis’ Lady Bug Boogie (DCA) closed 1/25/10 – 2/4/10 for refurbishment.
Space Mountain full ride video and refurbishment report
After being on refurb for 7 months, and scheduled for an “official” public opening on Nov 22, Space Mountain had a soft opening in test mode 2 days ago, that is still going on.
Check out the article from Attractions Magazine here!
Space Mountain Attraction to Reopen with a Few Surprises
When renovation work finishes on the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, it’ll be the same classic experience with a few new surprises. And now, Walt Disney Imagineering is offering an early peek at some of those surprises and the first images from inside the attraction.
As you know, with any Imagineering project, the story comes first. And the updated Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World Resort is no exception. With the update, the storyline is being extended – and you’ll be able to take part.
Passengers will be able to immerse themselves in unique game play as they prepare for blast off, becoming part of the space station adventure. During a recent walkthrough, we deflected asteroids to keep runways clear as part of the story.
The interactive experiences are based on duties you’d find on board a long-traveling space craft, according to Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Show Designer Alex Wright. Each game lasts about 90 seconds with a 90-second interval and the games can accommodate 86 players at one time.
Click here to keep reading and for more photos.
Recession slows some construction at Disney World
Saturday’s Orlando Sentinel carried a story looking at how construction at Walt Disney World has slowed amid the weak economy. Not only has construction slowed down but attendance and box office numbers have dwindled. As you can see by all the offers and deals Disney is offering they are struggling. As soon as our economy turns around we will see the numbers jump back up I am sure of it. Oh by the way if you are booking your Disney trip be sure to wait after the end of January to book so that there are no lines when we visit..just kidding..
Here is the article from the Orlando Sentinel:
Data from the Reedy Creek Improvement District show building permit activity during the past year fell 25 percent from a year ago and total value of construction permitted fell 61 percent (from $409.4 million to $158.7 million).
So what IS getting built? Here’s a look at some of the biggest projects that Reedy Creek has permitted over the last year (according to monthly reports that the district’s building department submits to its board of supervisors):
– Upgrade facility controls, ride controls and smoke control at Space Mountain (valued at $12.3 million)
– Renovate rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas ($4.4 million), the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort ($3.7 million), Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort ($2.8 million), Disney’s Yacht Club Resort ($2.5 million) and the Shades of Green Resort ($1.5 million)
– Install hardscape and infrastructure for Flamingo Crossings ($2.6 million)
– Resume construction of a Holiday Inn ($1.8 million)
– Demolish the Magic Kingdom Skyway building in Tomorrowland and renovate restrooms ($1.1 million)
Click here to keep reading
Water flows into Disney’s California Adventure bay
Crews today began refilling Paradise Bay in Disney’s California Adventure.
The bay has been empty for almost a year so workers could install the infrastructure for the upcoming World of Color show, which is set to begin in the spring.
Within days, about half of the bay should fill up, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.
Workers will slowly do tests as they go along to make sure all of the equipment is working and then add more water, said Frank Dela Vara, director of environmental affairs and conservation at Disneyland Resort.
Disney officials are unsure how long it will take to completely refill the bay.
Check out the fun video of Mickey and Goofy lending a helping hand.